Dognappers pinch Yorkshire terriers

2:30pm Tuesday 3rd July 2012 in South Essex news Photograph of the Author By Lauren Hockney

Lost – Katie Hart, Tim Park and Michael Park with a poster of their missing dog Lost – Katie Hart, Tim Park and Michael Park with a poster of their missing dog

DOGNAPPERS are believed to be pinching pets from parts of the borough after two terriers were stolen in two days.

It is feared more dogs could have been taken in the last week after a kennels boss said he had also received reports about stolen pets.

In both confirmed cases, Yorkshire terriers were stolen.

Katie Hart, 25, of Hinkfield Place, Basildon, is desperate to get her dog back for her distraught three-year-old son, who can’t understand why Willow is no longer at home.

The mum-of-one said she had heard a number of other terriers had been stolen in Basildon within the last week.

She said: “I just want my dog back. I can’t give up.

“My son misses her lots. When we go out he asks people if they have seen the dog and gives them leaflets.

“It’s so upsetting, but I can’t get upset in front of him because he will get upset even more.

“He keeps looking out of the window.”

Katie said Willow was last seen at about 9.30am on Tuesday, June 26. She had thought her pet was upstairs with her partner, Michael, but the back door was open and she had unfortunatelygot outside.

She said a man was seen putting Willow under his arm and walking towards town, along Long Riding.

She added: “We’ve been everywhere trying to find her, knocking on doors and putting posters up.”

Another woman’s Yorkshire terrier puppy, Cherry, went missing from her garden in Pound Lane, Basildon, on Thursday.

The 12-week-old pup was bought in a pair with her sister, Bow, who is now pining for her sibling.

The woman, who asked not to be named, urged other dog owners to be vigilant.

She said: “If anyone else has a little dog, they need to be extra cautious and keep them close. Gardens aren’t even safe. “I don’t want it to happen to anyone else.”

Michael Knight, owner of Gemini Kennels, in Hovefields Avenue, Wickford, was concerned about the apparent abductions.

He said: “We’ve heard about it and we’re keeping an eye out.

“It’s very, very sad for the owners who love their dogs.

“They are usually stolen for breeding or coursing.” A Basildon Council spokeswoman said its dog warden had received two reports of dogs being stolen, but was not aware of any other incidents.

Willow is eight years old and microchipped.

She was not wearing a dog collar and has curly grey fur.

Cherry is very small and is black and tan with a silver patch on the top of her head.

Ironically, she was due to be fitted with a microchip that evening.

The dog was not wearing a collar.

Comments (5)

3:47pm Tue 3 Jul 12

R85 says...

Is she really saying that her 3 year old asks strangers on the street if they’ve seen his dog and hands out leaflets to strangers! Kid Einstein (or perhaps Kid Cojones) in the house if so!

Also if Willows microchipped and they still can’t find the dog then what’s the point (obviously other than confirming its identity once it’s actually found)? Are they seriously saying that in 2012, microchips in animals don’t have a GPS chip? If so, why not, they can be made small enough now!
Is she really saying that her 3 year old asks strangers on the street if they’ve seen his dog and hands out leaflets to strangers! Kid Einstein (or perhaps Kid Cojones) in the house if so! Also if Willows microchipped and they still can’t find the dog then what’s the point (obviously other than confirming its identity once it’s actually found)? Are they seriously saying that in 2012, microchips in animals don’t have a GPS chip? If so, why not, they can be made small enough now! R85

4:44pm Tue 3 Jul 12

SpiffSpaff84 says...

Yeah they are just for identifying dogs without collars, gps trackers are about matchbox size so too big to be implanted and they need a sim card to send the signal and a battery so you wouldnt be able to recharge it once it ran out. You can get gps collars but they look like gps collars so they would probably be taken off by a dog thief. I looked into this as i was thinking about putting gps trackers inside my tv & stereo incase they ever got stolen, what with police being cut and a weak justice system i wouldnt have much hope in retrieving my stuff any other way
Yeah they are just for identifying dogs without collars, gps trackers are about matchbox size so too big to be implanted and they need a sim card to send the signal and a battery so you wouldnt be able to recharge it once it ran out. You can get gps collars but they look like gps collars so they would probably be taken off by a dog thief. I looked into this as i was thinking about putting gps trackers inside my tv & stereo incase they ever got stolen, what with police being cut and a weak justice system i wouldnt have much hope in retrieving my stuff any other way SpiffSpaff84

6:15am Wed 4 Jul 12

Brunning999 says...

Now they are fashion accessories and idiots have 2 or 3 dogs even 4 that they inflict on others leaving **** everywhere in public especially in Leigh, causing mayhem on the footpaths with several expandable leads forcing other users to walk in the road, then leaving these **** machines at home whilst they work, barking all day annoying other neighbours.

The Chavs of this wonderful country will buy stolen dogs without any consideration for anyone other than themselves.

I will be happy with my old faithful mongrel that we look after properly, clear up his **** and keep under control.
Now they are fashion accessories and idiots have 2 or 3 dogs even 4 that they inflict on others leaving **** everywhere in public especially in Leigh, causing mayhem on the footpaths with several expandable leads forcing other users to walk in the road, then leaving these **** machines at home whilst they work, barking all day annoying other neighbours. The Chavs of this wonderful country will buy stolen dogs without any consideration for anyone other than themselves. I will be happy with my old faithful mongrel that we look after properly, clear up his **** and keep under control. Brunning999

7:11am Wed 4 Jul 12

Jay_Jay1980 says...

My friend year old staffie went missing from her garden in Barling on thursday.......... Coincidence maybe??
My friend year old staffie went missing from her garden in Barling on thursday.......... Coincidence maybe?? Jay_Jay1980

10:26am Wed 4 Jul 12

R85 says...

SpiffSpaff84 wrote:
Yeah they are just for identifying dogs without collars, gps trackers are about matchbox size so too big to be implanted and they need a sim card to send the signal and a battery so you wouldnt be able to recharge it once it ran out. You can get gps collars but they look like gps collars so they would probably be taken off by a dog thief. I looked into this as i was thinking about putting gps trackers inside my tv & stereo incase they ever got stolen, what with police being cut and a weak justice system i wouldnt have much hope in retrieving my stuff any other way
Not all GPS chips are matchbook size! I have a GPS chip in my smart phone along with a computer in the phone – Theres loads in there including RAM, ROM, CPU, Battery, Sim card, Memory card, in built memory, 8 megapixel camera with HD, modem for internet etc etc etc …. My point is that with all that stuff built in to a small phone then the GPS chip in my phone absolutely must be minuscule! Also there are GPS guided bullets that have been developed by the US military and GPS guidance in nano-drones, neither of which have a sim card. OK so maybe they are expensive and cutting-edge but you could get a chip small enough I’m sure!
[quote][p][bold]SpiffSpaff84[/bold] wrote: Yeah they are just for identifying dogs without collars, gps trackers are about matchbox size so too big to be implanted and they need a sim card to send the signal and a battery so you wouldnt be able to recharge it once it ran out. You can get gps collars but they look like gps collars so they would probably be taken off by a dog thief. I looked into this as i was thinking about putting gps trackers inside my tv & stereo incase they ever got stolen, what with police being cut and a weak justice system i wouldnt have much hope in retrieving my stuff any other way[/p][/quote]Not all GPS chips are matchbook size! I have a GPS chip in my smart phone along with a computer in the phone – Theres loads in there including RAM, ROM, CPU, Battery, Sim card, Memory card, in built memory, 8 megapixel camera with HD, modem for internet etc etc etc …. My point is that with all that stuff built in to a small phone then the GPS chip in my phone absolutely must be minuscule! Also there are GPS guided bullets that have been developed by the US military and GPS guidance in nano-drones, neither of which have a sim card. OK so maybe they are expensive and cutting-edge but you could get a chip small enough I’m sure! R85

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